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Whereas others just take pictures, the HERE vehicles collect 700,000 3D data points at a time and up to 140 gigabytes are collected in just one day to create an exact model of the street level environment. This technology automatically detects streets signs and captures a myriad of other details to help us build a map that even carmakers trust for built-in navigation.

A Self Driving Car needs 10 Technologies to work: Combined radar and camera; Surround radars; 360° surround vision; Multiple beam laser scanner; Trifocal camera; Long-range radars; Ultrasonic sensors; High definition 3D digital map; High performance positioning and Cloud services. Watch in UltraHD + SUBSCRIBE #CARJAMTV
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Sensor technologies
Volvo Cars is developing a holistic solution that generates exact positioning and a complete 360° view of the car’s surroundings. This is achieved by a combination of multiple radars, cameras and laser sensors. A redundant network of computers processes the information, generating a real-time map of moving and stationary objects in the environment.
Combined radar and camera
The combined 76 GHz frequency-modulated continuous wave radar and camera placed in the windscreen is the same as that in the all-new XC90. This system reads traffic signs and the road’s curvature and can detect objects on the road such as other road users.
Surround radars
Four radars behind the front and rear bumpers (one on each corner of the car) are able to locate objects in all directions. By sweeping both left and right, transmitting waves that bounce off signs, poles, and tunnels, they monitor a full 360° around the car.
360° surround vision
Four cameras monitor objects in close proximity to the vehicle. Two are under the outer rear-view mirrors, one is in the rear bumper and one is in the grille. Besides detecting objects at close range, these cameras monitor lane markings.
The cameras have a high dynamic range and can handle very quick changes in lightning conditions, e.g. when entering a tunnel.
Multiple beam laser scanner
This sensor system is placed in the front of the vehicle, below the air intake. The scanner can identify objects in front of the car and ensures very high angle resolution. It can also distinguish between objects. The unique laser sensor has a range of 150 metres for vehicles and covers a 140° field of view.
Trifocal camera
In addition, a trifocal camera placed behind the upper part of the windscreen is three cameras in one, providing a broad 140° view, a 45° view and a long-range, yet narrow, 34° view for improved depth perception and distant-object detection. The camera can spot suddenly appearing pedestrians and other unexpected road hazards.
Long-range radars
Two long-range radars placed in the rear bumper of the car ensure a good rearward field of view. This technology is particularly useful when changing lanes because it can detect fast-moving vehicles approaching from far behind.
Ultrasonic sensors
Twelve ultrasonic sensors around the car are used to identify objects close to the vehicle and support autonomous drive at low speeds.
The sensors are based on the technology used for current park assist functions enhanced with advanced signal processing.
A typical example of when this technology is useful is for detecting unexpected situations, such as pedestrians or hazards on the road close to the car.
High definition 3D digital map
A high definition 3D digital map is the tool used to provide the vehicle with information about the surroundings, e.g. altitude, road curvature, number of lanes, geometry of tunnels, guard rails, signs, exits, etc. The position geometry is in many cases at centimetre level.
High performance positioning
The high performance GPS is one part of the positioning control that is enhanced by a combination of an advanced GPS, a 3-degrees of freedom accelerometer and a 3-degrees of freedom gyro. By matching the 360 image created by the multitude of sensors with the map image, the car will get the information about its position in relation to the surroundings.
By combining the information from the sensors and the map, the Drive Me car is able to choose the best course in real time, factoring in variables such as the curvature of the road, speed limit, temporary signs and other traffic.
Cloud services
The cloud service is connected to the traffic authorities’ control centre. This ensures that the most up-to-date traffic information is always available. The control centre operators also have the ability to tell the drivers to turn off the autonomous drive mode if necessary.
Autonomous vehicles sense their surroundings with such techniques as radar, lidar, GPS, and computer vision. Advanced control systems interpret sensory information to identify appropriate navigation paths, as well as obstacles and relevant signage.For example, the probability of a brake system failure is very small, but a self-driving vehicle needs a second independent system to brake the vehicle to a stop, as it is unlikely that the driver will be prepared to press the brake pedal.

Film Name: HERE Maps: All you need to know about Here Maps (tutorial).
HERE are the free navigation maps and apps available on all the Nokia Lumia Smartphones. It helps you easily choose the best route for you -- whether it's walk, drive or public transportation. Once you're on your way, seamlessly switch from one to the other, so you won't miss a beat as you move from walking to that new coffee shop, to riding the subway to your meeting, to driving back home.
True offline maps mean you never have to lose your way, even if you lose your signal. Search and navigate without a data reception and avoid expensive roaming charges while traveling. Plus, offline maps are blazingly fast and load in a snap.
Important Links:
HERE City Lens tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBdUInZzDsk.
HERE Drive + (offline driving voice navigation) - Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tovZIPJkSms.
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Time-lapse road footage from Seattle through San Francisco, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Austin, Oklahoma City, Denver, Salt Lake City, Boise, and back to Seattle.
Seventy-six hours of footage condensed to 13 minutes, with an original score by The Half Brothers.
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In the summer of 2013, my girlfriend and I took a road trip from Seattle to Austin and back again. On the dashboard, I had my old iPhone 3G taking a picture of the road every 15 seconds using the FotoTimer app by Jeffrey Lynch.
I've edited out all of the rest stops, gas stops and city driving, so what you see is primarily freeway miles. The miles counter includes every mile put on the car during the three week trip. The hour counter, however, is calculating only the hours seen in the video - so while an approximate total of 450 hours was spent on the trip, you see only the 76 hours spent driving on the freeway.
Also, while a total of over 22,000 photos were taken, only about 18,700 are included in the video.
The music is an original composition by Seattle-based bluegrass band The Half Brothers - John Ackermann on mandolin, Rick Miller on guitar, and David Nixon on banjo. You can find more Half Brothers music at thehalfbrothers.com

--ICESat-2's instrument, ATLAS, is designed to measure heights on Earth. ATLAS has three main tasks: transmitting a pattern of six laser beams, collecting the laser photons that return to the satellite after reflecting off Earth, and recording the travel time of those photons. First up – transmitting the laser. In this video, optical engineer Tyler Evans illustrates how the laser is transmitted from the ATLAS instrument to the ground. 16 June 2015
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The German automaker Audi has taken its piloted-driving concept car on its first long-distance test drive. The Audi A7 drove from California's Silicon Valley to Las Vegas, a distance of about 550 miles (900 kilometers).
The car arrived in Las Vegas on Monday night, just in time for the International CES 2015, one of the world's biggest events for electronics and technology.
The autopilot system allows the car to change lanes and speed ahead of other vehicles but works only up to a speed of 70 mph (110 km/h).
To navigate, the car used in the test, called "Jack," uses a combination of radar sensors in different positions of the car, two laser scanners, a 3D camera in the front of the vehicle, and four more cameras on the side.
A team of journalists and car experts were invited to take part in the test, with each journalist traveling about 100 miles (180 km) while sitting in the driver's seat. A professional test driver sat in the passenger seat for added safety, as required by California state law.
The Audi A7 Sportback is an executive car / mid-size luxury car produced by Audi. A four-door hatchback, it features a roof line with steeply raked rear window and integrated trunk lid (forming the so-called "Sportback"), and frameless doors.The A7 is based on the Volkswagen Group MLB platform, which is shared with the fourth-generation (C7) 2012 Audi A6; with the coupé-like A7 being released before the conventional A6 saloon/wagon.[6]The vehicle was unveiled in Pinakothek der Moderne art museum in Munich on 26 July 2010,[7] and later in 2010 Paris Motor Show, 2011 New York Auto Show,[8] Wörthersee Tour 2011 (in Misano Red)[9]The vehicles went on sale in fall 2010. Early models include 2.8 FSI (204PS) with multitronic, 3.0 TFSI quattro (300PS) with seven-speed S tronic, 3.0 TDI quattro (245PS) with seven-speed S tronic; followed by 3.0 TDI (204PS) with multitronic.[10][11][12]US models went on sale 2012 model year vehicles. Early models include 3.0 TFSI quattro (310PS) with an 8-speed automatic transmission.[13][14]The 2011 model year A7 introduces FlexRay high speed databus that controls all the driver assistance systems from the A8, but it adds head-up display and active lane assist. Full LED headlamps with Automatic high beam switching or Audi adaptive light (Xenon) with variable headlight range control.The S7 is a version of A7 with a 4.0 biturbo TFSI V8 engine rated 420 PS (309 kW; 414 bhp) and 550 N·m (405.66 ft·lbf), quattro four wheel drive system, 7-speed S Tronic gearbox. The S7 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds.The vehicle was unveiled in 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show,[15] and later in 2012 Audi quattro Cup.[16]Delivery of the S7 began in spring 2012.[17]
Reviewers have cited the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class as the inspiration to the Audi A7 in the four-door executive coupé market.[18]
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